Audit & Accounts Manager | Hybrid

Knightwell Recruitment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Friendly team

Career progression

Job summary

Knightwell Recruitment is partnering with a modern Chartered Accountancy Practice to recruit an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager who will oversee a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and charities, delivering high-quality accounts, tax and advisory services.

You will manage client relationships, review statutory accounts under UK standards, plan audits where applicable, supervise junior staff and seek opportunities to grow advisory work in a friendly hybrid-working

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Approximately 4–5 years' post-qualified experience.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice and tax compliance.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience supervising junior staff.
• Audit planning and review experience.
• Exposure to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and charities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and charities.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Review statutory accounts prepared under UK accounting standards.
• Review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Plan, manage and review audit assignments (where applicable).
• Monitor portfolio profitability, WIP and billing.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services.
• Maintain high professional and technical standards.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Audit planning

Fee recovery

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Join a modern, growing Chartered Accountancy Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts & Audit Manager to join a well-established and expanding Chartered Accountancy Practice.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of clients, build long-term relationships and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the practice.

We're looking for an ambitious qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and delivering high-quality accounts, tax and advisory services.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, charities and other clients, acting as their trusted advisor while ensuring an exceptional level of client service.

The portfolio generates approximately £300,000 in annual recurring fees.

Candidates with a broad Accounts & Audit background are encouraged to apply. However, we also welcome applications from individuals with strong Accounts and Tax Compliance experience, even if your recent audit exposure is limited.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and charities.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Review statutory accounts prepared under UK accounting standards.
• Review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Plan, manage and review audit assignments (where applicable).
• Monitor portfolio profitability, WIP and billing.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services.
• Maintain high professional and technical standards.

About You

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Approximately 4-5 years' post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience managing a portfolio within UK Accountancy Practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounts preparation and tax compliance.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Audit planning and review experience.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Exposure to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and charities.
• Portfolio management and fee recovery experience.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Varied portfolio of clients.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Modern office environment with an excellent work-life balance.